Easy Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels for Any Meal Recipe
These Easy Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels are a delicious and nutritious bread alternative perfect for any meal. Combining creamy cottage cheese, fresh spinach, and melty mozzarella, these flagels are simple to prepare and bake quickly to a golden brown perfection. Ideal as a snack, breakfast, or alongside your favorite dishes, they offer a wholesome boost with every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 flagels 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese (Use full-fat for creaminess)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Can substitute with avocado oil)
- 1 large Egg (For a vegan option, use ground flaxseed mixed with water)
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (Almond flour for gluten-free option)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder (Ensure it’s fresh)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Opt for sea salt)
- 2 cups Baby Spinach (Finely chopped; kale can be substituted)
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (Feta for a tangier flavor)
Instructions
- Prep Dough: In a mixing bowl, blend the cottage cheese, olive oil, and egg until smooth and creamy, ensuring a consistent base for the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning agents.
- Mix Ingredients: Gradually pour the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough and keep it tender.
- Fold in Spinach and Cheese: Gently incorporate the finely chopped baby spinach and shredded mozzarella cheese into the dough, distributing the flavors evenly.
- Shape Flagels: Form the dough into bagel-like shapes, roughly the size of a small palm, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C), then bake the flagels for about 15 minutes until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.
- Cool: Allow the flagels to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving, letting the texture set and making them easier to handle.
Notes
- For a vegan alternative, replace the egg with a flaxseed egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water, let sit for 5 minutes).
- To make gluten-free flagels, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour, but note the texture will be slightly different.
- Feel free to swap out spinach for kale or other leafy greens finely chopped.
- Use feta cheese instead of mozzarella for a tangier flavor profile.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and consume within 2 days for best freshness.
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